If you’re in the market for a conical burr grinder, there are certainly many great choices out there, and the OXO On Conical Burr grinder is one of them. The grinder comes packed with new cool features that give you a fantastic at home brewing experience.

Features of the OXO On Conical Burr Grinder:

Barista Brain Grinder’s Intelligent: With its built-in scale, the grinder measures by weight instead of time, for a more precise amount of ground.

Grind based on the number of cups you want to brew, the grinder will grind the precise amount by weight.

One-touch dial with LED display for easy controls.

40mm stainless steel burrs.

Choose from a wide range of grind settings ranging from fine to coarse.

Built in overheat protection protects your motor, while a no-bean detector prevents the grinder from grinding with no beans in it.

The Built-in Scale Of the OXO On Grinder:

One of OXO On’s best features is its built in scale. To get you the most precise amount of coffee, the grinder is set to grind based on weight instead of time. Meaning, when selecting to grind for 5 cups of coffee, the grinder will grind you the perfect amount by weight to brew that many cups of coffee using its pre-set grams to cups ratio. Alternatively, you can customize the settings to change the ratios, or grind your desired weight.

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OXO On Conical Burr vs. Breville Smart Grinder PRO, Which Is Best?

Grinder's intelligent, integrated scale measures output by weight instead of time, ensuring the precise amount of grounds every timeGrind based on number of cups you want to make or customize your brew by grinding by weightDurable stainless steel 40mm burrs create uniform grounds for optimal brewing of a wide range of settings from fine for espresso to coarse for French press coffeeNo-bean detector won't let you grind if the hopper is empty and built-in overheating prevention protects motor for long lifeHopper holds 12 oz of coffee beans and features a "trap door" to hold beans in when removedGrounds cup accommodates enough ground coffee to brew 12 cups

Stainless Steel conical burrs designed to minimize grinding heat and protect the essential oils in the coffee bean60 precise grind settings from the finest Espresso to the coarsest French Press GrindPrecision Electronic Timer allows users to adjust grind time in 0.2 second increments and consistent dose every time16oz coffee bean capacity with locking system for easy removal, storage, and transfer of the bean hopperGrind directly into porta filter, grinds container, gold tone filter basket or paper filter

Well, the biggest difference here is the fact that the OXO relies on weight for its grind while Breville’s Smart Grinder uses time control.

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro has 60 settings for grinding, giving you a lot of room to adjust your grind exactly how you want it.

The best feature of the OXO On Grinder is its built-in scale, which is quite useful.

Which One To Choose?

If you’re grinding for drip coffee or french press, both of these grinder should deliver excellent results. Your only choice would be if you prefer the timer method or by-weight method for your grinding.

When it comes for espresso grinding though, we prefer the Breville Smart Grinder Pro as it delivers more precise results. Also, it works great for both pressurized and non-pressurized portafitlers. While the OXO On doesn’t work for non-pressurized filters.

Stainless Steel conical burrs designed to minimize grinding heat and protect the essential oils in the coffee bean60 precise grind settings from the finest Espresso to the coarsest French Press GrindPrecision Electronic Timer allows users to adjust grind time in 0.2 second increments and consistent dose every time16oz coffee bean capacity with locking system for easy removal, storage, and transfer of the bean hopperGrind directly into porta filter, grinds container, gold tone filter basket or paper filter

Breville Smart Grinder Pro gives you a lot more grinder settings than the Kitchenaid, with 60 precise settings from fine to coarse.

Kitchenaid grinder offers only 15 grind settings.

Programmability:

The Breville Smart Grinder Pro has a clear and easy to read display that allows you to enter all your settings, from grind settings, number of cups, timer, and more.

The Kitchenaid Burr Grinder doesn’t have and LCD display as it’s not as programmable as the Breville. You can set your grind setting from an external dial and it should be all set.

Grinding Process:

With the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, after you’ve entered all your settings, hit the start button and it should start grinder. The grind can go into a container, directly into your portafilter if you’re grinding for Espresso, or into a gold-tone or paper filter if you’re grinding for drip.

With the Kitchenaid, after you’ve selected your grind setting, flick a switch for the grinder to start its job. The grinder can only grind into the container as it doesn’t have a holder for holding a portafilter.

Should You Buy The Kitchenaid Burr Grinder or Breville Smart Grinder Pro?

First of all, there’s no comparison to the amount of grind settings the Breville offers vs the Kitchenaid. 60 grind settings vs. 15, you can only imagine the precision the Breville will offer you.

The LCD display is an excellent way to customize your grind even further, in a very simple way.

If you grind for different methods of coffee brewing, then you’ll be happy with the fact that Breville Smart Grinder Pro can grind directly into a portafilter for Espresso or gold-tone filter or paper filter, if you’re brewing for drip.

The Breville Smart Grinder allows you to set the number of cups you’re brewing for. This way, the grinder automatically stops the grind when it reaches the correct amount of coffee ground. Using the Kitchenaid Burr grinder, you’ll have to stop the grinder manually.

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The Bodum Bistro and Baratza Encore are two great entry-level conical burr grinders for the home. We’ve already compared the Bodum Bistro to other home conical burr grinders like the Breville Smart Grinder and Capresso Infinity. In this post, we’ll compare it to the Baratza Encore.

Features of Bodum Bistro Conical Burr Grinder:

Conical burr grinder with 14 adjustable settings from coarse to fine.

Grind coffee for any type of brewing methods: espresso, drip, pour-over and more.

What Is The Difference Between The Bodum Bistro and Baratza Encore?

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Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, Black

Baratza Encore - Conical Burr Coffee Grinder (with Bin)

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Continuously adjustable with over 14 grind settings from coarse to fineBorosilicate glass catcher reduces static that causes jumping coffee groundsProven as the best way to grind coffee, the burr grinder is adjustable to deliver the proper grind for your favorite brewing methodTimed grinding feature and quick grind button let you set the exactly the amount of time you need to grind the proper amount of coffeeAvailable in black, orange, red, green, and white. Two year warranty on any defective electric unit with proof of purchase

The Encore is lauded by coffee experts as THE go-to entry level grinder for those brewing coffee at home. The Encore gives a great grind for drip/manual brew and also grinds fine enough for espresso.Featuring 40 individual grind settings, from fine to coarse, the Encore can please any palate with its gamut of accurate and repeatable grind settings. The Encore has an accurate medium to coarse grind for the increasingly popular manual brew methods such as pour-over, Aeropress, Siphon and Chemex.The efficient DC motor keeps your beans cool, even during extended grind times, while a combination of electric and gear speed reducers slow the burr to 450 RPM, ensuring a smooth bean feed and reducing noise, heat and static buildup.A convenient, front-mounted pulse button makes it easy to grind on demand into your brew basket. Whether you are looking for an espresso grinder or a grinder to help you explore that extensive range of brew methods, the Encore is a great all around home grinder.Speed to Grind: .8 to 1.1g/sec.; Bean Hopper Capacity: 8 oz (227g); Grounds Bin Capacity: 5 oz. (142 g); Weight: 7 lbs. (3.1kg); Dimensions WxHxD cm: 12x35x16 cm; Power Rating (North America): 110 V AC 50/60 Hz. 1 Amp; Power Rating (Other): 230 V AC 50/60 Hz. .5 Amps; Safety Listing: UL/CSA/CE/EK; Designed & Engineered: Seattle, WA, USA

The Smart Grinder Pro is a highly rated conical burr grinder from Breville that gives you a good amount of precision to grind for any type of coffee brewing method. Breville has also introduced another home grinder, the Dose Control Pro. In our post today, we’ll be looking at the difference between these grinders to help you decide which one should serve you best in your home.

Features of the Breville Dose Control Pro:

Stainless steel conical burrs that preserve the oils and aroma of the beans.

Choose from 60 precise grind settings from very fine to very coarse, perfect for any brewing method.

Precision electronic timer allows you to set and adjust grind time in 1 second increments.

What Is The Difference Between Breville Dose Control and Smart Grinder Pro?

Grind Settings:

Both grinders give you 60 precise settings.

Timer:

Timer on the Dose Pro allows you to adjust grind time in 1 second increments.

Smart Grind Pro has a more precise timer with 0.2 second increments.

Construction and Housing:

The Dose Control has plastic housing.

The Smart Grinder has stainless steel housing.

Adjustment and Programmability:

The Smart Grinder Pro has an LCD screen that makes adjustments easy, especially for a beginner. If you’re not sure about the grind you want, you can select your brewing method, flavor and number of cups or shots and the grinder will automatically dose and calibrate for you.

With the Dose Control Pro, you have to know which grind setting you want. You can select from the grind number dial and select your timing manually.

Which One Should You Buy?

If you have somewhat the knowledge of precise grinding or at least have the patience to try different grinds before you get it right, then you’ll be happy with the Dose Control while saving some cash. It’s also perfect if you’re mostly grinding for espresso.

If you’re not sure of the grind settings you need and would need some help, the Smart Grinder is a smart choice indeed. It guides you through the LCD screen for the best choice. It doesn’t have as many grind settings, but it has enough settings for espresso, drip, fresh press or pour over.